Here is a round-up of some of the latest writing news in the world of journalism and publishing.
Four Debut Novelists On Diverse Booker Prize List
"A Zimbabwean writer who was arrested during anti-government protests is among six finalists announced on Tuesday for the prestigious Booker Prize for fiction." (Sydney Morning Herald)
Printer Jam: Serious Supply Issues Disrupt The Book Industry’s Fall Season
Capacity issues at the two largest printing companies are among the factors creating havoc for authors and publishers. (NY Times)
Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé: The 21-Year-Old British Student With A Million-Dollar Book Deal
"A 21-year-old British university student has landed a million-dollar book deal in the US for her first novel, a high-school thriller that tackles institutionalised racism." (Guardian)
Book Tours May Be Scrapped, But Authors Are Finding New Ways To Connect With Their Readers
Authors wanting to connect with their audience are turning to Zoom, Instagram and Facebook Live, among other platforms, to fill the void. (Washington Post)
Photographer Wins Lawsuit Against BuzzFeed, Sets Major DMCA Precedent
Photographer Gregory Mango has won an important lawsuit against online publication BuzzFeed; it’s important, not because of the payout involved, but because of the precedent set by the court, which ruled that BuzzFeed was liable for 3rd party infringement of his photo because they removed his copyright info from the image. (PetaPixel)
